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Automation and a “back to basics” approach will shape cybersecurity

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Automation and a “back to basics” approach will shape cybersecurity

Security teams are overwhelmed. That’s not an exaggeration — it’s just a statement of fact. Talk to security professionals at any organization, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, and you’ll hear the same story. SecOps and security engineering teams are stretched thin, with their attention divided across cloud, automation, AI, containers, scalable environments, and dozens of other “urgent” priorities. What’s more, the number of security controls in place has increased dramatically over the past…

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Network security implications of the Great Resignation

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Network security implications of the Great Resignation

Despite the joy younger generations derive from poking fun at the older cohorts of the population, the inevitable retirement of these veteran professionals — particularly in technical roles like network engineers, IT, cybersecurity, etc. — will create serious security implications. A 2023 study of this impending wave of retirements (aptly dubbed the Great Resignation) surveyed CIOs and network engineers in multiple Western countries, discovering that 86% of US-based CIOs expect that at least 25% of…

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Axis Communications establishes Axis Experience Center

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Axis Communications establishes Axis Experience Center

Axis Communications has launched the Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ, promoting regional access to new technology. The expressed goal of the facility is to cultivate stronger connections with partners and customers in the area, encouraging a community of partnership and innovation for local communities and beyond. The facility features training rooms, conference rooms and demo rooms to support continued collaboration and evolution.  The AEC also features:  Real-time analytics such as people counting, hardhat…

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Bridging the widening cybersecurity skills gap

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Bridging the widening cybersecurity skills gap

In today’s cyber landscape, the challenges loom large. Evolving threats and technologies have reshaped the battleground, making traditional on-premises infrastructure defenses obsolete. Despite advancements in security tools, a pressing issue remains: a significant shortage of skilled professionals. In addition to the compromise of mission-critical systems and networks, enterprises grapple with reputational damage, financial losses, compliance hurdles and legal ramifications from a cyberattack. Organizations must not only address current risks but also anticipate future threats, safeguard…

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Ransomware's Impact May Include Heart Attacks, Strokes & PTSD

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Ransomware's Impact May Include Heart Attacks, Strokes & PTSD

Ransomware incidents cause significant harm at many levels, including to physical and mental health; new research from U.K. security think tank Royal United Services Institute has classified this impact into three categories (Figure A): First-order harms: The harms to organizations and their staff. Examples include data loss, reputational harm and heart attacks. Second-order harms: The indirect harms to organizations and individuals. Examples include clients and customers in supply chains might be targeted, and patients’ cancer…

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Geisinger Medical Center receives Program of Distinction award

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Geisinger Medical Center receives Program of Distinction award

Geisinger Medical Center receives Program of Distinction award | 2021-08-19 | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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